University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Description:
In 1969, Chattanooga University and Chattanooga City College merged to become the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Undergraduates can choose from over 150 degree and concentration programs. Business administration is by far the most popular major. Business, education and nursing are the biggest graduate programs. The university is located in the city, adjacent to the Fort Wood Historic District. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a 20 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 25. The university has over 120 student organizations as well as an active Greek system with 17 fraternities and sororities. In athletics, the Chattanooga Mocs compete in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 76%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA (2010): 3.31
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 570
- SAT Math: 450 / 580
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 21 / 25
- ACT English: 21 / 27
- ACT Math: 19 / 24
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 11,438 (9,891 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
- 87% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,212 (in-state); $21,558 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,300
- Other Expenses: $3,165
- Total Cost: $20,077 (in-state); $34,423 (out-of-state)
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
- UT Chattanooga Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 95%
- Loans: 46%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $7,365
- Loans: $5,059
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Exercise Science, Family Studies, Nursing, Psychology
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 16%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.utc.edu/About/Mission.php
"The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an engaged, metropolitan university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the region through strategic partnerships and community involvement."
